Associate Planner, RFNA

Tory Burch • New York, NY

7d • $65,000 - $80,000

About The Position

The Associate Planner, Full Price Stores supports merchandise planning for Tory Burch’s North America retail business. The role partners with Planning, Buying, Allocation, and cross-functional teams to improve inventory productivity, achieve sales and margin targets, and support strategic business initiatives. The Associate Planner manages reporting tools, analyzes sales and inventory data, supports the open-to-buy (OTB) process, and is responsible for select categories. The role contributes to both pre-season strategy and in-season business optimization.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Two years of relevant experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, and basic modeling.
• Experience with PowerPoint.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills, with a sense of priority for deadlines and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical acumen and problem-solving skills.
• Intellectual curiosity and the ability to investigate root causes through analysis.
• Passion for retail and a foundational understanding of buying, planning, and allocation.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment.
• Collaborative and adaptable approach, with the ability to handle multiple tasks and projects.
• Ability to communicate data-led recommendations effectively.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with planning tools or systems such as Microstrategy, Tableau, SAP, or similar.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain pre-season plans, including sales, markdowns, receipts, and inventory targets.
• Monitor weekly sales performance and support in-season management by identifying risks and opportunities.
• Own weekly and monthly reporting and analysis for key metrics across sales, margin, inventory, and productivity.
• Communicate the state of the business in weekly meetings and monthly OTB meetings.
• Provide insights and recommendations based on historical data, current performance, and market trends.
• Collaborate with Buyers and Allocators to align assortment strategies and inventory flow.
• Track receipts and ensure on-order merchandise is delivering on time to support forecasts.
• Participate in hindsight reviews, monthly forecasting, and seasonal strategy planning meetings.
• Support ad hoc projects and reporting needs as directed by the Planner or Planning Manager.

Benefits

• Generous benefits to support mental and physical health, financial security, and wellness.
• Employee discount and access to exclusive sample sales.
• Free on-demand executive coaching.
• Paid volunteer days and opportunities to give back through the Tory Burch Foundation.
• Competitive pay and rewards for high performance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level